Other Names Leopardettes |
Origin United States, 1983. possibly descended from Leopard Cats & the Egyptian Mau |
Weight 12 to 22 pounds |
Temperament chatty and in your face (and into
everything else!) and total social gluttons! They greet visitors at the door,
follow people around the house, get in the middle of everything you do, carry on conversations, kiss, hug, and groom people. |
Living Conditions Does best indoors |
Grooming The Bengal requires little grooming |
Exercise they require TONS of
exercise. They bounce off the walls! They will run and play for as long as you will throw their toys around, and if they aren't done, they'll just bat them around for themselves and each other |
Coat Colors Blue, Brown, Snow spotted or marbled |
Kittens ? |
Recognition , The International Cat Association, Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, Fédération Internationale Féline |
Thanks so much to Laurie M. Secrest of Florida Bengal Rescue for helping with some of our information about the bengal breed. |